DISSOCIATING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

to undergo a reversible or temporary breakdown of a molecule into simpler molecules or atoms

Example: acids dissociate to give hydrogen ions

Part of speech: Verb

part

Example: cease or break association with; She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president

Part of speech: Verb

regard as unconnected

Example: you must dissociate these two events!; decouple our foreign policy from ideology